Some of you may know more already? Also there are some good shots of the main bearing area from the swingarm on Loic's bike in that video too.
I caught that too a few days ago; wasn't sure if he was possibly saying "E-BB" (which would make sense for 'eccentric') or "U-BB". I thought the "Q" could have been the accent and an error in the captioning.
Does anyone have info about Formula releasing a new shock and fork ? I've heard they have something in the pipes but didn't want to show...
Does anyone have info about Formula releasing a new shock and fork ? I've heard they have something in the pipes but didn't want to show it at Eurobike. Formula MOD is an excellent shock so hopefully it won't go away, maybe something air, or lighter for climbing oriented riders ? As for the Selva few friends have it and love it but many think a biger chassi would be great so maybe a "Zeb/38" offering from Formula ?
Two years ago formula guy was making fun of brands going to 38mm stanchions instead of DC forks. It would be sad to see them change their mind and aborting DC Selva.
Here's another little detail I just found out about the new Commencal Meta V5: Internally at Commencal, within the official documentation, the Meta V5 is known...
Here's another little detail I just found out about the new Commencal Meta V5: Internally at Commencal, within the official documentation, the Meta V5 is known as the 2023 "Meta TR".
That could mean that they do really see it as more of a trail bike, which leaves some unoccupied space in their line-up for a long-travel single crown bike a la Canyon Torque. So maybe they are secretly also working on a long-travel version to replace the Meta AM and SX.
Meta V5 with mixed-sized wheels will be released next Thursday. Curious to see the spec, geo and target audience. I assume it will be 170-180 in the front and 160-170 in the rear.
Sworks Kenevo SL with the updated motor (1.2), carbon SRAM cranks, and what appears to be a UDH are up on a few european sites for...
Sworks Kenevo SL with the updated motor (1.2), carbon SRAM cranks, and what appears to be a UDH are up on a few european sites for purchase (I'd guess a few retailers didn't get the memo on a delayed launch?). No frame changes by the look of it, so I didn't think a screenshot was warranted for this thread (especially because it's an ebike, give us the new demo pls).
Calipers of magura’s aren’t plastic. Lever reservoir is the carbotecure plastic bit.
On their lowest offrering even the lever blade is plastic. On Mt5/7 and whatever the 2 piston equivalents are blades are alu. But the main body being plastic is also rubbish. My partner lost the lid that goes over the reservoir membrane resulting in complete loss of braking, not crash or obvious reason for that part to pop. I saw omething similar happen to a rider during an Enduro race. Definitely does not inspire much confidence in my MT7s and I might go metal MC and lever soon.
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design...
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
why a new stumpy evo? the enduro is older and due for an update… maybe it was the new enduro?
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design...
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
why a new stumpy evo? the enduro is older and due for an update… maybe it was the new enduro?
Pretty sure it was Stumpy Evo, I would suspect the new Stumpy will be released, too, and would assume it's more important to have those bikes before a new Enduro that shares similar design que's to the Kenevo SL.
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design...
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design...
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
It could be a Status, but the whole point of the Status is it’s cheap because it re-uses tubing, linkage and hardware from previous model frames all cobbled together like Lego so tooling costs are massively cut down… so I feel like a ground up refresh would defeat the purpose. Definitely not a new Enduro from the rumblings I’ve heard, Enduro will continue on with a more wild linkage layout, not the yoke driven toptube mounted shock style. So all signs point to new Stumpy? Maybe just another weird one off like the DH bike, since whatever that thing is, is dressed for slalom.
Spotted someone on an identical frame in creekside yesterday, also running Hunt wheels. Pretty certain it's a Privateer from the hardware and cable guide on the head tube.
The black bike in this thread has a number of Specialized details. Saddle is Spec. Tires look to be Cannibals. Chainstay protector looks just like the one on my Levo, as does the rubber flap in between the CS & ST, and the yoke.
The black bike in this thread has a number of Specialized details. Saddle is Spec. Tires look to be Cannibals. Chainstay protector looks just like the...
The black bike in this thread has a number of Specialized details. Saddle is Spec. Tires look to be Cannibals. Chainstay protector looks just like the one on my Levo, as does the rubber flap in between the CS & ST, and the yoke.
Interesting tidbit from Misspent Summers enduro coverage email…
Whispers from Eurobike: We know this isn’t enduro related content (ERC), but rumours travel fast when you get the entire bicycle industry in one place. You’ve probably heard about the industry over-stock crisis (brands, distributors and retailers got a bit excited with their order quantities during the Covid bicycle boom. Now things have slowed down drastically they’re left with either massive excess inventory or bills they can’t pay – or both). Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it sounds like some big bike companies will be going deeper into full crisis mode or even shutting down completely by the end of 2023. We wish everyone the best of luck navigating the tricky times ahead
Interesting tidbit from Misspent Summers enduro coverage email…
Whispers from Eurobike: We know this isn’t enduro related content (ERC), but rumours travel fast when you get...
Interesting tidbit from Misspent Summers enduro coverage email…
Whispers from Eurobike: We know this isn’t enduro related content (ERC), but rumours travel fast when you get the entire bicycle industry in one place. You’ve probably heard about the industry over-stock crisis (brands, distributors and retailers got a bit excited with their order quantities during the Covid bicycle boom. Now things have slowed down drastically they’re left with either massive excess inventory or bills they can’t pay – or both). Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it sounds like some big bike companies will be going deeper into full crisis mode or even shutting down completely by the end of 2023. We wish everyone the best of luck navigating the tricky times ahead
Any guesses as to who is in trouble?
I'd guess mid sized without financial support from a larger group.....
I would assume many of the big brands also have record profits from the pandemic and will find a way to be pretty successful at the current moment. Certainly cutting back but not necessarily in trouble.
all these brands that got bought out at huge dollars based on “false” quarterly and yearly growth on the other hand I’d imagine may be in a different scenario. Especially since most the buyers were large investment firms which are all taking a downturn in this market as well.
Im not convinced Marin is, I've seen them ramp up and they are working on a few bikes at the moment.
Their bikes seem to of come in small batches and all sold out.
RE the S-Works proto DH bike under Finn and Loic.
In Vital Pit Bits from Leogang, Kevin Joly (Finn mech) let slip the term "Q-BB", in relation to the suspension design maybe?
https://youtu.be/gf9mIJPZ5CM?t=317
Some of you may know more already? Also there are some good shots of the main bearing area from the swingarm on Loic's bike in that video too.
some EDR pit bits
https://www.vitalmtb.com/pit-bits-edr-val-di-fassa
I caught that too a few days ago; wasn't sure if he was possibly saying "E-BB" (which would make sense for 'eccentric') or "U-BB". I thought the "Q" could have been the accent and an error in the captioning.
Two years ago formula guy was making fun of brands going to 38mm stanchions instead of DC forks. It would be sad to see them change their mind and aborting DC Selva.
Hi guys. Any hint /news for the Forbidden Dreadnought V2?
Meta V5 with mixed-sized wheels will be released next Thursday. Curious to see the spec, geo and target audience. I assume it will be 170-180 in the front and 160-170 in the rear.
Calipers of magura’s aren’t plastic. Lever reservoir is the carbotecure plastic bit.
All I want's my gol durned Vivid Air!
On their lowest offrering even the lever blade is plastic. On Mt5/7 and whatever the 2 piston equivalents are blades are alu. But the main body being plastic is also rubbish. My partner lost the lid that goes over the reservoir membrane resulting in complete loss of braking, not crash or obvious reason for that part to pop. I saw omething similar happen to a rider during an Enduro race. Definitely does not inspire much confidence in my MT7s and I might go metal MC and lever soon.
Saw the new Specialized Stumpy Evo yesterday at sky tavern bike park in Reno, predictably moved away from the cross strut and has same suspension design as the Levo SL. Was a sexy poo brown color, wonder why it hasn't been released yet as it looked like a production bike.
why a new stumpy evo? the enduro is older and due for an update… maybe it was the new enduro?
Ibis HD6?
Pretty sure it was Stumpy Evo, I would suspect the new Stumpy will be released, too, and would assume it's more important to have those bikes before a new Enduro that shares similar design que's to the Kenevo SL.
Don’t know if it shows but yes, HD6
New Status? New SJ Evo? New Enduro?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct4UXhJqhPC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…
Looks very similar to Cannondale Habit as well...
I saw that today, too.
It could be a Status, but the whole point of the Status is it’s cheap because it re-uses tubing, linkage and hardware from previous model frames all cobbled together like Lego so tooling costs are massively cut down… so I feel like a ground up refresh would defeat the purpose. Definitely not a new Enduro from the rumblings I’ve heard, Enduro will continue on with a more wild linkage layout, not the yoke driven toptube mounted shock style. So all signs point to new Stumpy? Maybe just another weird one off like the DH bike, since whatever that thing is, is dressed for slalom.
Spotted someone on an identical frame in creekside yesterday, also running Hunt wheels. Pretty certain it's a Privateer from the hardware and cable guide on the head tube.
I'm pretty sure there are welds on this frame, so... Status? Definitely not the current one, but the layout fits.
Doesn’t look like it has a swat box either
the bike I saw was definintely carbon.
The black bike in this thread has a number of Specialized details. Saddle is Spec. Tires look to be Cannibals. Chainstay protector looks just like the one on my Levo, as does the rubber flap in between the CS & ST, and the yoke.
And the pic was from Specialized Gravity IG.
Interesting tidbit from Misspent Summers enduro coverage email…
Whispers from Eurobike: We know this isn’t enduro related content (ERC), but rumours travel fast when you get the entire bicycle industry in one place. You’ve probably heard about the industry over-stock crisis (brands, distributors and retailers got a bit excited with their order quantities during the Covid bicycle boom. Now things have slowed down drastically they’re left with either massive excess inventory or bills they can’t pay – or both). Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it sounds like some big bike companies will be going deeper into full crisis mode or even shutting down completely by the end of 2023. We wish everyone the best of luck navigating the tricky times ahead
Any guesses as to who is in trouble?
I'd guess mid sized without financial support from a larger group.....
So-Marin,Devinci,Rocky Mountain,Norco.
Norco is a part of the Live to Play Sports group.
EDIT: though considering Live to Play is a distributor of components in Canada... Yeah, might be a bit shakey.
I would assume many of the big brands also have record profits from the pandemic and will find a way to be pretty successful at the current moment. Certainly cutting back but not necessarily in trouble.
all these brands that got bought out at huge dollars based on “false” quarterly and yearly growth on the other hand I’d imagine may be in a different scenario. Especially since most the buyers were large investment firms which are all taking a downturn in this market as well.
Im not convinced Marin is, I've seen them ramp up and they are working on a few bikes at the moment.
Their bikes seem to of come in small batches and all sold out.